PARSIPPANY — Students, Teachers, Former Students, Former Teachers all gathered on Friday, September 23 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rockaway Meadow School. Also in attendance was Mayor James Barberio, Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Councilman Michael dePierro, Dr. LeRoy Seitz, Interim Superintendent, School Board Member Joseph Cistaro and Judy Mayer.
The school opened in February 1966 and placed a time capsule which was opened for their 25th Anniversary, and then resealed and opened again for their 50th Anniversary. Memories from students were placed in the time capsule and were made available to the public to view what the students wrote in both time periods.
The time capsule was planted in the wall as you enter the school, behind the “1966” plaque.
Current Principal, Mr. Keith Cortright, opened the ceremony discussing Rockaway Meadow School, from past to current.
Former Student and Current Teacher Melissa Schneider spoke about her days as a child at Rockaway Meadow and her dreams of becoming a teacher.
Mr. James Caulfield wrote the “50th Birthday Song” which was song by all current students. Parsippany Focus has included a video of the “50th Birthday Song.”
Mayor James Barberio presented Principal Mr. Keith Cortright with a proclamation from the township.
Some of the former teachers included Karen Huppert with 19 years of service, Judy Mayer with 22 years of service and Judy Eckhard with 32 years of service attended the ceremony.
Rockaway Meadow School is strongly committed to the goals of academic excellence, positive social interactions, and responsible behavior. They foster a caring atmosphere where staff, students, parents, and the community work in together to create an enriching educational program. They stress the importance of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation of all our differences and similarities.
Rockaway Meadow School is located at 160 Edwards Road.
